OnePlus 3 update - users warned new upgrade could RUIN their phone
SOFTWARE upgrade is actually causing more harm than good to the OnePlus 3, users complain.
OnePlus 3 smartphone fans have been warned against updating their device after it was found to have a damaging effect.
The company was flooded with complaints from users after rolling out a software update earlier today that was negatively affecting the device's battery life and overall performance.
Some customers reported faster battery drain than previously experienced, following other grumbles that the device's RAM performance was slower than seen prior to updating.
The two issues seem to stem from separate release of the update, as fans noted that OnePlus rolled out one version before quickly withdrawing this and releasing another later on.
The company is yet to respond to the reports, meaning we'll have to wait and see if the update was the root cause of the problems, or if it was something deeper.
However if you are a OnePlus 3 owner, it may be worth holding off from updating your device for now, or keeping a battery charger nearby just in case.
Express.co.uk reviewed the OnePlus 3 earlier this month, and was very taken with the device - you can read the full review here.
Our tests found that the battery life of the OnePlus 3 was very impressive, and will easily last a full day's usage, even when running multiple apps and services.
The performance of the device also gained praise, twinning the super-powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with a mighty 6GB of RAM.
However anyone wishing to snap up the OnePlus 3 soon will soon find themselves laying out more than previously expected.
The company has revealed that it will be raising the price of its flagship smartphone to compensate for the economic effects of Brexit.
The OnePlus 3 is now £20 dearer following the company's decision, making it one of several leading technology firms to raise prices following last month's vote, with Dell and Asus also recently announcing similar increases.